The International Dairy Federation supports the 17th World Milk Day
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) helps nourishing the world with safe and sustainable milk, and on the occasion of the World Milk Day, highlights the benefits of milk.
Guidance on AMR from the Dairy Sector
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released a new factsheet – Guidance on antimicrobial resistance from the dairy sector providing a global dairy position on AMR and giving recommendations for the prudent use of AMR to dairy farmers, veterinary services, food processing companies, pharmaceutical companies and regulators.
SSAFE launches global tool to help train dairy farmers in food safety
SSAFE, with the endorsement of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), is proud to announce the launch of the SSAFE Global Dairy Farming Food Safety Training Framework.
The IDF Guide to Water Footprint Methodology for the Dairy Sector
Water is an essential element for life and dairy farming. Freshwater withdrawals are expected to increase with the expanding human population, potentially worsening local water resources in many regions. Our sector therefore requires advanced tools for sustainable water management.
WHO Guidance on ending the inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children
The IDF recognizes the important role of global standards and guidance in ensuring that infants and young children have access to safe, nutritious and age appropriate foods. We therefore welcome the ongoing work to develop standards and guidance on nutritious products for this age group.
The Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) signed the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam on 19th October during the IDF World Dairy Summit.
Ms Gerda Verburg opens the IDF World Dairy Summit 2016
“Providing good and well-balanced nutrition is the key factor for solving poverty in the world”. With these words, Ms Gerda Verburg, coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, an UN-based international network organization in Geneva, aimed at defeating global malnutrition, opened the IDF World Dairy Summit 2016 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Dr Judith Bryans is the New IDF President
Dr Judith Bryans takes over from Dr Jeremy Hill of New Zealand who was elected at the 2012 World Dairy Summit in Cape Town, South Africa.
IDF Press Release: IFAC and IDF sign a Memorandum of Understanding
International Food Additives Council and International Dairy Federation sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote global harmonization of food additives and food ingredients for the dairy sector
IDF Annual Report 2015-2016
This report shows our results according to the work program set in conjunction with the Board and the Science Programme and Coordination Committee (SPCC). Focusing on our four priority areas, we identified key accomplishments in the areas of standards, nutrition, food safety and quality as well as sustainability, all underpinned by the essential work of […]
